Festivals

About our festivals

From performances and workshops, to masterclasses, talks and family-friendly events, festivals are a great way to experience the Royal College of Music.

Discover something new with world premieres, eclectic ensembles and interesting instruments. Most festivals run into the evening, with every corner of the building filled with music!

For young enthusiasts, many of our festivals have activities specifically tailored to families including lunch-time concerts with audience participation or opportunities to try out new instruments.

Find out about the RCM's exciting festivals coming up in 2025/26. With so many ways to get involved, there is is something for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you.

Woodwind and Brass Festival

26 October 2025, 11:00am

Various locations

A conductor wears black and stands on a podium, gesturing passionately

Conducting Festival

01 February 2026, 11:00am

Various locations

A chamber group perform on a dark stage lit up in blue and green

Chamber Muisc Festival

14 February 2026 - 15 February 2026

Various locations

A young man plays the piano passionately on stage

Keyboard Festival

22 February 2026, 11:00am

Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

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Hear what people are saying

🎵 'It was a privilege and a pleasure to attend the Strings Festival… truly a memorable occasion'

🎼 'The Festival of Percussion is a great event with a variety of masterclasses, talks and performances. Very enjoyable.'

🎶'Was impressed by the quality of performances, the way these young people moulded the colours and sound of the orchestra.'

🎤'Excellent all round!'

A young audience member dances during a lunchtime concert, Percussion Festival 2023

A group of audience members try out different instruments during a workshop, Percussion Festival 2025

A jazz trio perform in the Britten Theatre Foyer ahead of the evening jazz concert, Percussion Festival 2025

Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush film with live orchestra, Chamber Festival 2025

How many keyboards can fit on one stage?! Keyboard Festival 2022

Trying out the RCM's Performance Simulator, Percussion Festival 2025

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Plan your visit

The Royal College of Music in London is easy to reach on foot from nearby attractions in South Kensington, from Kensington High Street and from Kensington Gardens.

Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BS

Our Museum is situated in the basement and accessible via atrium stairs and lift.

Transport

   South Kensington: 0.5 miles
   Gloucester Road: 0.6 miles
   High Street Kensington: 0.8 miles

Paddington: 1.5 miles
Victoria: 2 miles

Santander Cycles docking station and public cycle locking facilities adjacent to RCM.

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Food & drink

The RCM provides light refreshments throughout the year. There is also a range of restaurants, cafés and other establishments nearby, most adjacent to South Kensington station.

RCM Café, The Carolean

The RCM Café, The Carolean serves barista-style coffees, sandwiches, snacks, salads and hot food. There is also access to outside seating in our new 1851 courtyard.

Opening hours:

Monday-Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm

Saturday: 8.30am-4.30pm (term time only)

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Access

The main entrance to the RCM has eight steps up from the pavement and two inside the main doors. A lift is available for visitors with limited mobility. The lift is built into the smaller staircase to the left of the main entrance steps. There is an intercom button on the control panel, which can be seen and reached easily from the street. On arrival, press the buzzer to notify a member of RCM staff, who will come out to meet you and operate the lift for you.

All our event venues can be accessed by visitors with limited mobility via the lift at the main entrance.

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